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Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) November 19, 2011

Homes.org, a fast growing real estate search portal, spoke with agents in the Baltimore, MD area to get an overview for how the real estate market is performing. “The Baltimore market is doing better than other regions because our job market is healthier than other areas of the country. There are many people relocating to this area for jobs that are associated with the growth at Ft. Meade in Anne Arundel county,” says Wendy Slaughter, M.S.B, SFR and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist for The Wendy Slaughter Team of REMAX Advantage Realty in the central MD region.

“My advice for buyers is simple: Be sure you are pre-approved by a high quality, respected lender and make an offer! Rates are low, there are great homes out there and this is the time to take action.” In fact, home prices fell 6% in the Baltimore area in October meaning it’s even more affordable to by a home now than within the last few months.

Slaughter’s advice for sellers is a little more complex. “Our top priority for our listings is condition. We often recommend our sellers go above and beyond simple staging and actually replace carpet, install granite counters, replace outdated light fixtures and freshen the house with current paint colors. In addition, professional photography is a must. Over 90% of buyers search online so the photos are critical. Finally – the big one – price. Our goal is to have our sellers show better than the competition but be priced in line with their competitors. Buyers choose a home by comparison shopping. Be the best on the block and priced well and you’ll sell first.”

Baltimore Real Estate Market October Information and Statistics

County: no county, Baltimore is an independent city

Zip Codes in the City: 2120121231, 2123321237, 2123921241, 21244, 2125021252, 2126321265, 21268, 21270, 2127321275, 2127821290, 2129721298

Population: 620,961

Total Households: 294,579

Homes Sales in October: 325

Median Home Value (2005-2009): $ 152,000

Median Sales Price: $ 83,000

Average Sales Price: $ 126,008

Average Sold to Original List Ratio: 83.54%

Average Days on Market: 149

Foreclosures: 1 in 2,046

Renters vs. Owners: 48.9% vs 51.1%

Type of Home:

13.7% Single Family

37% Condo

49.3% Other

Popular Baltimore Neighborhoods Seeing Improvements:

Great Neck, NY (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

In the spirit of generosity that defines the season, the family of attorneys at Kiley, Kiley & Kiley PLLC in Great Neck, talk about the value of social media for attorneys and offer some light-hearted advice to holiday hosts and hostesses who want to avoid litigation.

As a multi-generational family business, were strongly rooted in legal history and precedent, but also attuned to the evolution of the law and its future, says attorney Jim Kiley, spokesperson for the Great Neck law firm of Kiley, Kiley & Kiley, PLLC. A big part of the future that our colleagues in the bar must embrace is the idea of serving their clients more effectively through the use of social media.

Kiley, Kiley & Kiley PLLC is a full-service law practice that has served clients in New York, Westchester, and Long Island for more than 35 years. Founder Donald T. Kiley, and his sons have more than 70 years of combined trial experience with expertise in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, real estate, business transactions, estate planning, estate administration, matrimonial and general legal matters.

The Law & Social Media

Today, a website is just one aspect of a law firms online visibility. says Kiley. His firm posts regularly to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and has a library of videos uploaded to YouTube, as well as links to all sites from its homepage. Statistics show that consumers trust the information they locate online, says Kiley. If a business doesnt have a presence and positive reputation on the Internet, consumers are likely to wonder whether it is legitimate.

Kiley points to a study by the Pew Research Center that found 78% of consumers rely on ratings and reviews in making purchase decisions. An article in Law Practice Today, the webzine of the American Bar Associations Law Practice Management Section, further validates the importance of social media:

Empowered by the deep pool of resources available online, consumers and corporate counsel alike are inclined to educate themselves about various legal issues through blogs, online video and conversations in online community sites before they even compile a list of potential lawyers.

Attorneys who advertise are still often viewed with skepticism by consumers. Thats why social media posts should educate people with regard to their legal options, not hard-sell them on legal services, explains Kiley. The goal is to establish trust and build relationships with people in the community we serve…at holiday time and throughout the year.

8 Tips to Ensure Holidays Are Jolly Days

Kiley, Kiley & Kiley, PLLC wants everyone to have a safe, happy holiday season. Its always nice to welcome friends and family to your home, but there are risks involved, observes Kiley wryly. So we recommend that everyone take necessary precautions to avoid these legal entanglements:

Article by Michael Bustamante

Real Estate Schools, colleges, and universities are providing more programs and curriculums that address the growing complexity of subjects in real estate. Consolidation of businesses and complexities of real estate markets intensifies the need for concentrated education in the field.

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Master degree programs provide concentrations for professional development in the real estate industry. Real Estate master degree programs offer advanced courses in finance, investments, banking, law, and construction that provide knowledge and awareness of the real estate and construction industries to promote innovative approaches to the real estate industry. Master degrees in Real Estate Schools offer comprehensive programs of study for forming sound decision-making processes in real estate investment, development, and management. Curriculums integrate study of disciplines of market analysis, law, design, construction, investment analysis, finance, and land use regulation that affect real estate uses and real estate values.

Real estate development shapes environments, with the construction of shopping malls, apartment complexes, office buildings, and industrial sites. Real estate influences economies, as it generates jobs, builds tax revenues, and changes social environments. Policies of governing bodies, issues of nonprofit groups, and personal wealth all have an influence on real estate development and real estate markets. Therefore, subjects, policies, and schemes that affect real estate are also subjects studied and analyzed in Real Estate School classes. Students will be able to develop broad understanding and skills in Real Estate School programs and courses that emphasize theoretical and practical knowledge and competencies.

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